Students should
report to the first meeting of their scheduled classes. (Check the Class
Schedule for room numbers.) Students are responsible for attendance and will
earn grades in the courses and specific sections in which they have enrolled.

Prior to the end of
the second week of classes, an instructor may, by following the appropriate procedures,
initiate a formal drop of students who:

have missed the first two class meetings of a term (or the first
meeting if the class meets only once a week), and

have not advised the instructor (or the department chair, if no
instructor was assigned to the course in advance)
that their absence is temporary.

The instructor
should inform the Registrar of this action by the end of the second week.

It is, however, the
responsibility of the student to make certain that his/her drop has been
officially recorded. Continued absence from a class for which a student has not
been dropped by the instructor may yield an unauthorized incomplete ("WU"
grade) which is computed as an "F". Students who are in doubt as to whether or
not an instructor has dropped them from the class should check before the end
of the Change of Program (Add/Drop) period.

Change of Program
after Registration

A change of program after registration is any change made in a student's
official schedule. Changes include dropping a class, adding a class, changing
the number of units for a class in which the student is registered and changing
from one section to another of the same course.

A change of program
must be made before the deadline date listed for each semester in the official
University Academic Calendar.

Adding Classes

All classes, regardless of their start date, must be added no later
than the last day of the Change of Program/Late Registration period. To add a course during the first three weeks
of instruction, instructor approval is required. Instructors provide approval by issuing a
Late Registration Permission Number (LRPN) for the course. Late Registration Permission Numbers expire
on the last day of the Change of Program/Late Registration period and should be
used as soon as possible.

Official Withdrawal from a
Course

See the Academic
Calendar at the beginning of the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for
specific deadline dates for withdrawing from courses during a particular term.

Prior to the start of the
term

Students may drop
prior to the start of the term/semester without penalty or record of
enrollment. Drops or withdrawals that
occur during this period are not included in the Undergraduate 18 unit
limit. Students dropping all courses
during this period will not incur a prorated fee assessment.

Weeks 1-4

During the first four weeks of each semester a student may drop a
portion of their classes via MyCSUDH or in-person by filing a Change of Program
form, or, completely withdraw via MyCSUDH or by filing a Complete Withdrawal
form to drop all classes, without approval of the instructor. No grade is assigned,
and the enrollment does not appear on the student's permanent record. Drops or withdrawals during this period do
not count against the undergraduate 18 unit limit. Students dropping all courses during this
period will incur a prorated fee assessment.

Exception: Department Chair approval is required in order to drop developmental
English and Math courses.

Weeks 5-12

An administrative
grade of "W" may be assigned up to the end of week 12 provided the student's
withdrawal request form lists serious and compelling reasons. Permission to withdraw during this time shall
be granted only with the approval of the instructor and the department chair (or
dean). Documentation may be required
before such a withdrawal is approved. Drops and withdrawals during this period will count against the
undergraduate 18 unit limit.

Weeks 13-15

Withdrawals shall
not be permitted during this period of instruction except in cases, such as
accident or serious illness, where the cause of withdrawal is due to
circumstances clearly beyond the student's control and the assignment of an
Incomplete is not practical. Withdrawals
during this time of the semester are only allowable for all classes. Permission
to withdraw during this time shall be granted only with the approval of the
instructor, department chair, and dean. Documentation is required before such a withdrawal is approved. A reason for withdrawal must be provided for
all requests to withdraw during this period. Withdrawals that occur during this period will not count against the
Undergraduate 18 unit withdrawal limit.

Final Exams

Once final examinations
begin, no drops or withdrawals are allowed. A student who does not officially
withdraw shall receive "F," "WU," or "NC" grades for all courses on his/her
official record.

Grading

Grades and Grade Points

Student
performance in each course is reported at the end of each semester by one of
the following grades (with the grade points earned):

Grades and Grade Points

Grade

Grade Points

A

Excellent

4.0

A-

3.7

B+

3.3

B

Very Good

3.0

B-

2.7

C+

2.3

C

Satisfactory

2.0

C-

1.7

D+

1.3

D

Barely Passing

1.0

F

Failure

0.0

I

Incomplete (Not counted in grade point average)

IC

Incomplete Charged

WU

Withdrawal Unauthorized

W

Withdrawal (Not counted in grade point average)

The following grades are to be used for approved courses only:

AU

Audit (Not counted in grade point average; no units allowed)

CR

Credit (Not counted in grade point average; but units count
for bachelor’s degree)

NC

No credit (Not counted in grade point average; no units allowed)

RP

Report in Progress (Credit is deferred until completion of
course)

CR*

Graduate Continuation Course

Explanation of Grading
Symbols:
I, IC, WU, W, CR, NC, RP, RD

Incomplete Grade (I). The symbol "I" (Incomplete Authorized) indicates that a portion of
required course work has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed
time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified, reasons and that there is
still a possibility of earning credit. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information
to the attention of the instructor and to determine from the instructor the
remaining course requirements, which must be satisfied to remove the
"Incomplete." A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has
been completed and evaluated. This approval will indicate that the department
has made provisions for assuring that the student's work will be graded and
that a Change of Grade form will be submitted to the Office of Admissions and
Records.

An
"Incomplete" must normally be made up within one calendar year
following the end of the term during which it was assigned. However, an extension may be granted by
petition for contingencies such as intervening military service and serious
health or personal problems. If the
"Incomplete" is not converted to a credit-bearing grade within the
prescribed time limit, or any extension thereof, it shall be counted as a
failing grade in calculating grade point average and progress points unless the
faculty member has assigned another grade in accordance with campus policy.

Normally, the
student is responsible for applying for the grade of "Incomplete" and for
obtaining instructor approval for the assignment of this grade. In exceptional
circumstances, the assignment of the "Incomplete" may be initiated by the
instructor. For each "Incomplete" grade assigned, the instructor will complete
a Request for Incomplete Grade on which he or she will indicate:

1. The reason for granting the "Incomplete;"

2. The amount or nature of the work to be completed;

3. The date by which the student must make up the work.

This limitation prevails whether or not the student maintains continuous
enrollment. Failure to complete the assigned work will result in an
"Incomplete" being converted to an "IC" symbol (Failing
grade for grade point average computation), unless the faculty member assigns a
specific letter grade at the time the Incomplete is assigned, which would
replace the "I" in the student's record after the calendar year
deadline.

The
student is responsible for contacting the instructor (or the department, in
cases where the instructor is unavailable) regarding the provisions for completion
of course work. A definitive grade for the term is recorded when the work has
been completed. An "Incomplete" grade cannot be removed by repeating the
course. A student may not re-enroll in a
course for which he or she has received an "I" until a grade (e.g. A-F, IC, NC)
is given. Students re-enrolled in a
course for which an "I" was granted will be dropped form the course at the time
the "I" grade is received from the instructor. The grade will be automatically recorded as an "IC" or "NC" if the work
is not completed and grade changed within a year.

Change of Grade
forms for removal of "Incomplete" grades in courses required for
graduation must be submitted by the last day of the semester or session of
anticipated graduation.

Change of Grade
forms are available in academic departmental offices. It is the student's
responsibility to initiate the process and have the instructor submit the
Change of Grade form to the Office of Admissions and Records within the time
period allowed. No grades can be changed for any reason after a degree has been
granted.

Incomplete Charged (IC). The "IC" symbol may be used when a student who received an
authorized incomplete "I" has not completed the required course work within the
allowed time limit. The "IC" replaces the "I" and is counted as a failing grade
for grade point average and progress point computation.

Withdrawal Unauthorized (WU). The symbol "WU" shall be used when a student, who
was enrolled on the census date, did not withdraw from the course and also failed
to complete course requirements. It is used when, in the opinion of the
instructor, completed assignments or course activities or both were
insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic performance possible. The "WU" is used where letter
grades are assigned. For purposes of grade point average computation, is
equivalent to an "F". Unlike the "I"
grade, the "WU" grade may not be changed by submitting additional work. Rather,
the student must re-enroll in the course and, if appropriate, use the repeat
and cancel process.

Withdrawal (W).
Students who withdraw in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
preceding section on official withdrawal will have the administrative grade "W"
recorded on their transcripts if the withdrawal is approved and occurs between
the 4th and 15th weeks of instruction. The symbol "W" indicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from
the course after the 3rd week of instruction with the approval of the instructor
and appropriate campus officials. It
carries no connotation of quality of student performance and is not used in
calculating grade point average or progress points.

A student who does
not officially withdraw shall receive "F," "WU," or "NC" grades for all courses
on his/her official schedule.

Students may elect
to be graded on a "CR/NC" basis in other courses, subject to the guidelines
below. "CR/NC" grades affect the grade point average in the ways described
below:

(a) Courses used to satisfy a
major (both upper and lower divisions), or which are prerequisite to them, must
be taken for a letter grade except when such courses are graded solely on a
"CR/NC" basis. A student is permitted to enroll in up to 50 percent of the
units required by a minor on a credit/no credit basis, unless otherwise
specified elsewhere in the University Catalog under specific requirements for a
minor.

(b) No more than 24 units
graded "CR/NC'', whether taken at this or another institution, may be offered
in satisfaction of the total units required for a bachelor's degree. If 24
units graded "CR/NC" are accepted in transfer, no additional courses graded
"CR/NC" may be used to satisfy degree requirements, except when a required course
is graded solely on a "CR/NC" basis. (All credits earned in the CLEP testing
program may count even if they make the cumulative total of all "CR/NC" units
at that time over 24.)

(c) Selection of the CR/NC
grading option must be made during the first three weeks of instruction. Forms
are available in the Office of the Registrar and on the Admissions and Records
website.

(d) Students who plan to apply
to
Law
School should know that the Law
School Data Assembly Service evaluates a "NC" grade in CR/NC class as a failing
grade.

Both Credit (CR) and
No Credit (NC) grades are recorded on student transcripts.

The undergraduate
Credit grade is the equivalent of an "A," "A-," "B+," "B," "B-," "C+," or "C";
and the "NC" grade is the equivalent of a "C-", "D+", "D", or "F."

"CR/NC" grades are
not computed in overall or semester grade point averages.

Credit/No Credit
(CR/NC): Post baccalaureate and Graduate
Students.

(a) Graduate courses graded on a "CR/NC" basis are limited to courses
specifically designated in the University Catalog for nontraditional grading
and to certain 400 and 500 level courses in the
School of
Education.

(b) At the graduate level, "CR" is the equivalent of an "A," "A-,"
"B+," or "B"; and "NC" is the equivalent of "B-," "C+," "C," "C-," "D+," "D" or
"F."

(c) At least 24 of the units used to fulfill the requirements for a
master's degree shall be graded on a traditional basis. The remaining units may
be graded "CR/NC," if the course is offered only on that basis.

(d) Graduate level students are allowed to elect to receive Credit/No
Credit grades in courses numbered below 500 that will not be used to satisfy
the requirements of a graduate degree program.

Report in Progress (RP). The "RP" symbol is used in connection with courses that extend
beyond one academic term. It indicates that work is in progress but that
assignment of a final grade must await completion of additional work. Work is
to be completed within one year except for graduate degree theses.

The "RP" symbol
shall be used in connection with thesis, project, and similar courses in which
assigned work frequently extends beyond a single academic term and may include
enrollment in more than one term. The "RP" symbol shall be replaced with the appropriate
final grade within one year of its assignment except for master's thesis
enrollment, in which case the time limit shall be established by the
appropriate campus authority. The president or designee may authorize extension
of established time limits.

Report Delayed (RD).
The "RD" symbol may be used where a delay in the reporting of a grade is due to
circumstances beyond the control of the student. The symbol may be assigned by
the registrar only and, if assigned, shall be replaced by a substantive grading
symbol as soon as possible. An "RD" shall not be used in calculating grade
point average or progress points. Although no catalog statement is required,
whenever the symbol is employed, an explanatory note shall be included in the
transcript legend. The registrar shall notify both the instructor of record and
the department chair within two weeks of the assignment of RD grades.

Auditing a Class

A student not
admitted to, nor enrolled in, the University must file a Statement of Residence
prior to auditing a course. A residence determination must be made so that
appropriate fees may be charged.

Auditors must pay
the same fees as would be charged if the courses were taken for credit. A
student who wishes to audit a course must obtain the approval of the instructor
on the Approval for Audit form available in the Office of Admissions and
Records. The approval may not be obtained prior to the first day of
instruction. Enrollment as an auditor is subject to permission of the
instructor provided that enrollment in a course as an auditor shall be
permitted only after students otherwise eligible to enroll on a credit basis
have had an opportunity to do so. Auditors are subject to the same fee structure as credit students and
regular class attendance is expected. Once enrolled as an auditor, a student
may not change to credit status unless such a change is requested no later than
the last day to add classes in that tern. A student who is enrolled for credit
may not change to audit after the third week of instruction. Credit for courses
audited will not subsequently be granted on the basis of the audit. An audited
course should be taken into consideration when planning a program so that the
study load will not be excessive. The symbol AU will appear on the student's
record for audited courses.

Grade Point Average

The grade point
average at CSU Dominguez Hills is computed on a 4-point scale. A specified
number of grade points is associated with each grade listed in the "Grades and
Grade Points" section. "CR/NC" grades have no grade point value and are not
calculated in the grade point average.

The total grade
points are calculated by multiplying the number of grade points associated with
the grade assigned by the number of units for each class. The grade point
average is computed by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the
total number of units attempted.

Grade Point Average
Required for Continuing Student Status

Undergraduate
students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all
college courses, all courses taken at CSU Dominguez Hills, and in all courses
in the declared major(s) and minor. See "Undergraduate Academic Probation and
Disqualification" for specific grade point averages required for ongoing enrollment.

Undeclared Post
baccalaureate and Credential Students. A grade point average of 2.5 is required
for course work taken by students in undeclared Post baccalaureate and
credential status. See "Graduate and Post baccalaureate Academic Probation and
Disqualification" for specific requirements.

Master's Degree
Students. To remain in good academic standing, a "B" (3.0) average is required
in the master's degree program and for all courses (related and unrelated,
lower division, upper division, and graduate) taken concurrently with the
master's degree program (i.e., all courses taken beginning with the date of
admission to the program). See "Graduate and Post baccalaureate Academic
Probation and Disqualification" for specific grade point averages required for
ongoing enrollment. In order to be eligible for graduation, students must be in
good academic standing, must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above, and must have
a grade point average of 3.0 in all courses used to fulfill the degree
requirements.

Grade Changes, Grade Appeals and Repeat & Cancel

Change of Grade

In general, all
course grades are final when filed by the instructor at the end of the
semester.

A change of
letter-to-letter grade (excluding changes by petition and administrative grades
of "AU," "I," "RD," "RP," "W," and "WU") may occur only in cases of clerical
error, administrative error, or as a disciplinary sanction or when the
instructor reevaluates the original course assignments of a student and
discovers an error in the original evaluation. Change of letter-to-letter
grades must be filed by the instructor within one semester after the original
grade was submitted. If the change of grade is initiated after the semester
following the assignment of the original grade or is being submitted for any
reason other than those above, a petition must be filed along with a Change of
Grade card. The Change of Grade card must contain the signatures of the
instructor, department chair, and school dean. It must be submitted with the
signed petition to the Student Academic Petitions and Appeals Committee (SAPAC)
for action. Supporting documentation must accompany the petition.

In some cases,
students may wish to petition to have grades changed to retroactive
withdrawals. Retroactive withdrawals must be complete withdrawals from the
university. The acceptable reasons for granting retroactive withdrawals are
limited to: (a) documented accident or illness, (b) other serious and
compelling reasons which prevent withdrawal from the university before the
scheduled deadline and/or (c) evidence of timely submission of proper forms for
withdrawal. Requests for retroactive withdrawals must be submitted by petition
to the Student Academic Petitions and Appeals Committee within two years of the
end of the semester in which the grade was assigned.

"WU" or "F" grades
may be changed to "W" by petition only.
This process generally requires documentation of extenuating circumstances,
such as physical inability to appear on campus to properly withdraw. The
petition requires the recommendation of the instructor involved and of the
appropriate school dean. A final action is taken by the Student Academic
Petitions and Appeals Committee based upon the recommendations provided.

No grades can be
changed for any reason after a degree has been granted, including
administrative grades of "I," "RD," "RP," "W," and "WU." The university shall
make every effort to remove "RDs" from the student's transcript.

Grade Appeals

A student who
thinks he or she has a basis for a grade appeal will first seek to resolve the
matter informally with the instructor of record (or other appropriate
individual). For a student to be able to proceed with a grade appeal, the
student must have met with the faculty member within one regular semester
session of the time the student knew or should have known of the problem or
dispute, unless there is a prior agreement for extension between the student
and the Chair of the Student Grade Appeals Board.

If the matter is not
worked out informally within five classroom days to the satisfaction of the
parties, the student or his/her representative may send the grade appeal in
writing to the dean of the school. Instructions for this submission are
outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, Volume 1.

If the matter is not
resolved in the school within the time limits specified, the appeal is
forwarded to the Student Grade Appeals Board. Students should follow the
procedures detailed in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for
filing this appeal.

Repeat and Cancel Policy

Repeat and Cancel
may be used by students working toward a baccalaureate degree. It may not be used by
graduate/post-baccalaureate students working on master's degrees, graduate
certificates, teaching credentials, or by "undeclared" graduate students, even
when they might take undergraduate courses.

In the case of a repeated course, the subsequent grade is
substituted for the earlier one in the computation of units attempted and grade
point average. The previous course grade(s) remain(s) on the record, but is/are
annotated as being discounted from grade point average calculations.

Repeat and Cancel may only be used on courses taken at CSU
Dominguez Hills and repeated at CSU Dominguez Hills through Open University,
regular university or special sessions.

Beginning Fall 2009, Repeat and Cancel may be used for no more than
16 semester units taken at CSU Dominguez Hills during the entire undergraduate
degree program.

Undergraduate students may be permitted to repeat an additional 12
units, i.e. units in addition to the 16 units for which grade forgiveness is
permitted. In such instances the repeat
grade shall not replace the original grade, instead, both grades shall be
calculated into the student's overall grade-point average.

Undergraduate students may repeat an individual course no more than
two times.

Repeat and Cancel may be used only on grades of "WU," "F," "D,"
"D+," "C-," "IC."

Students must complete a Notice of Repeated Course form for each
course repeated that meets all Repeat and Cancel policy guidelines if the
original course was taken prior to fall 2008 or if they wish to select which
eligible courses are to be excluded from the grade point average computation.

A grade entered as a result of the student disciplinary procedures
under Executive Order No. 628 cannot be cancelled and will be included in the
grade point average.

Graduate and post baccalaureate students may repeat courses;
however, the two grades will be averaged into the total grade point
average. Credit for the courses will be
granted only once and courses may be repeated only once.

Concurrent Enrollment
at a Non-CSU Institution

Concurrent
enrollment in resident courses or in extension courses in a non-CSU institution
is permitted only when the entire program has received the approval of the
departmental major advisor. This approval must be obtained before any course
work is started. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all courses
taken elsewhere will meet the requirements of the University and that the total
program will not constitute an excessive study load.

It is the student's
responsibility to ensure that all work completed during his/her term of
graduation is completed prior to the established CSU Dominguez Hills degree
date. Work completed at another institution after the established CSU Dominguez
Hills degree date cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements until the
next term.

Cross Enrollment

Undergraduate
students enrolled at CSUDH may enroll, without formal admission and without
payment of additional
State
University fees, in one transferable course each
academic term at participating campuses of the
University
of
California or
California
Community Colleges,
on a space available basis for $10.00.

A CSUDH student must
meet all of the following conditions to enroll at a
University of
California
or Community College campus:

Must be an
undergraduate.

Must be
enrolled in at least 6 units at CSUDH during the semester of Cross Enrollment
and show proof of payment of registration fees.

Must be a
California resident.

Must have
completed at least 12 units with a GPA
of at least 2.0.

The course
(which must be transferable) must be pre-approved by the
University
Advisement
Center before you take
your application to the Cross Enrollment campus for processing.

A
University of
California
or
California
Community College student coming to
CSUDH must meet all of the following conditions:

Must have
completed at least one term at the home campus as a matriculated student.

Must be
enrolled at home campus in at least 6 units during the term of Cross
Enrollment.

Must have a
GPA of 2.0 for work completed.

Must have
paid appropriate tuition and fees at home campus for current term.

Must have
completed appropriate academic preparation as determined by
CSUDH
University
Advisement
Center.

Must
provide an official transcript with Cross Enrollment Application to
University
Advisement
Center.

Must be a
California resident.

Other
condition specified on the Cross Enrollment form pertaining to registration
procedures, deadlines and priorities of host campus.

Intrasystem and Intersystem
Enrollment Programs

Students enrolled
at any CSU campus will have access to courses at other CSU campuses on a space
available basis unless those campuses or programs are impacted. This access is
offered without students being required to be admitted formally to the host
campus and sometimes without paying additional fees. Although courses taken on
any CSU campus will transfer to the student's home CSU campus as elective
credit, students should consult their home campus academic advisors to
determine how such courses may apply to their degree programs before enrolling
at the host campus.

There are two
programs for enrollment within the CSU and one for enrollment between CSU and
the
University of
California or
California
community colleges. Additional information about these programs is available
from the Office of Admissions & Records.

CSU Concurrent Enrollment - matriculated students in good standing may enroll at both their
home CSU campus and a host CSU campus during the same term. Credit earned at
the host campus is reported at the student's request to the home campus to be
included on the student's transcript at the home campus.

CSU Visitor Enrollment - matriculated students in good standing at one CSU campus may enroll
at another CSU campus for one term. Credit earned at the host campus is
reported at the student's request to the home campus to be included on the
student's transcript at the home campus.

Intersystem Cross Enrollment - matriculated CSU, UC, or community college
students may enroll on a "space available" basis for one course per term at
another CSU, UC, or community college and request that a transcript of record
be sent to the home campus.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate students must have completed at least one term at the home
campus as a matriculated student, earned at least twelve units there, attained
a grade point average of 2.0 or better in all work completed at the home campus,
and be in good standing at that campus. Visitors must be eligible to register
under continuing status at the home campus.

Graduate students
must have completed at least one term at the home campus as a matriculated
student, been admitted to or be enrolled in an authorized graduate program at
the home campus, and be in good standing at the last college attended.

Enrollment Conditions

Approval will be valid for one term only and subject to space
availability, deadlines and registration priorities of host campus.

Academic advisement is available only at the home campus.

Evidence of completion of course prerequisites may be required at
time of enrollment (i.e., transcript or grade reports).

Concurrent enrollment at another CSU campus is not possible while
in visitor status.

Financial aid is available only through home campus and students
eligible for Veterans, Rehabilitation, Social Security, and other Federal,
State, or County benefits must secure eligibility certification through home campus.

Program changes will be accomplished following
standard procedures on both campuses. Official notification will be provided by
the host campus to the home campus. If a student withdraws from the home campus
and requests refund of the refundable portion of the fees, the host campus must
be notified by the home campus.

Permanent academic records are maintained at the host campus and
sent to the student and to the home campus.

Health services on host campus will be limited to treatment for
emergencies.

Because of overlap in the academic calendars, concurrent enrollment
is possible only in certain combinations.

Home Campus

Host Campus

Sem
Calendar

Possible

Not
Possible

Fall

Fall Qtr or Sem

Winter Quarter

Spring

Spring Qtr or Sem

Winter Quarter

Qtr
Calendar

Possible

Not
Possible

Fall

Fall Qtr or Sem

Winter

Winter Qtr or Sem

Spring

Spring Qtr or Sem

Spring Sem

Summer

Summer Qtr

(NOTE: Although summer quarter
concurrent enrollment is not possible for students whose home campus is on a
semester calendar or on a quarter calendar without a summer quarter, enrollment
in visitor status is possible.)

Home
campus will be notified after a student registers at host campus and pays any
required nonresident tuition and user fees.

Participation in student activities or use of the student union at
the host campus is subject to any limitations set by the host campus.

Parking on the host campus will be available on
the basis of a term fee within campus parking availability or on a daily fee
basis.

Official
withdrawal is necessary if a student leaves the University at any time after
registration and does not intend to complete the semester. The forms for
initiating this process (Complete Withdrawal form) may be obtained from the
University
Information
Center (WH D-245),
from the Office of Admissions and Records (WH C-290), and on the Admissions and
Records web site.

When official
withdrawal from the University occurs before the semester deadline for dropping
classes (Last day of Change of Program (Add/Drop) period), there is no record
of enrollment. However, if official
withdrawal occurs after the drop without record of enrollment deadline, grades
will be assigned in accordance with the policy above on "Official Withdrawal
from a Course." Students withdrawing from all courses should determine if a
leave of absence or graduation in absentia is appropriate. Official withdrawals that occur between weeks
4 and 12 will result in a "W" grade, and will count against the Undergraduate
18 unit limit. Official withdrawals that
are approved and processed during weeks 13-15 will not count against the
Undergraduate 18 unit limit. Withdrawals in excess of 18 units cannot be
processed and will result in a "WU" grade, which is a failing grade included in
the grade point average and progress point computations.

A student who
withdraws with "W" grades shall be classified as a continuing student for the
next semester.

Concurrent Course
Scheduling

Students are not
permitted to enroll in two or more courses that overlap in time within any
given academic semester without official written approval on the Approval for
Time Conflict form. Time Conflict forms are available in the Office of
Admissions and Records and on the Admissions and Records web site.

Course
Information/Syllabus

During the first
week of classes an instructor is to distribute to the class members printed
information about the course. This course information is to include at least
the following items*:

1. the instructor's grading policy.

2. required texts and other materials.

3. the availability of the instructor outside of class, including
office hours and office telephone number.

In addition, it is
recommended that the following items be part
of the course information:

1. Prerequisites for the course.

2. Course goals, objectives and requirements.

3. Attendance requirements.

4. Policy on due dates and makeup work.

5. Schedule
of examinations.

* The instructor is
encouraged to distribute a syllabus appropriate for the level and nature of the
course. The instructor is to leave a copy of the course information and/or
syllabus in the department office.

Course Numbering
System

The course
numbering system for the University is based upon three-digit numbers as
follows:

Graduate Continuation Course. For graduate students who
have completed all course requirements.

Nondiscrimination
Policy

The
California
State
University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, physical
handicap or sexual orientation in the educational programs or activities it
conducts.

Sex/Gender

The
California
State
University does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation in the educational
programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on these
bases in education programs and activities operated by
California
State
University, Dominguez
Hills. Such programs and activities include admission of students and
employment.

The
California
State
University is
committed to providing equal opportunities to male and female CSU students in
all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.

Inquiries concerning
the application these laws to programs and activities of California State
University, Dominguez Hills may be referred to the Special Assistant to the
President, the campus officer(s) assigned the administrative responsibility of
reviewing such matters, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 East
Victoria Street, Carson, California 90747, or to the Regional Director of the
Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education, 50 Beale
Street, Suite 7200, San Francisco, California 94105.

Race, Color, Ethnicity,
National Origin, Age and Religion

The
California
State
University complies
with the requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as well as other applicable federal and state laws prohibiting
discrimination. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity,
national origin, age, or religion be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program of
the California State University.

Disability

The
California
State
University
does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Federal laws,
including sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and various state laws
prohibit such discrimination. Director of Equity and Internal Affairs has been
designated to coordinate the efforts of
California
State
University, Dominguez
Hills to comply with all relevant disability laws. Inquiries concerning
compliance may be addressed to this person at
California
State
University, Dominguez
Hills,
1000 East Victoria Street,
Carson,
California
90747.

Sexual Harassment
Policy

It is the policy
of
California
State
University,
Dominguez Hills, that the campus maintain a working and learning environment
free from sexual harassment of its students, employees, and those who apply for
student or employee status. All should be aware that
California
State
University, Dominguez
Hills is concerned and will take action to eliminate sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment
includes such behavior as sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards an employee,
student, or applicant when one or more of the following circumstances are
present:

Submission
to or toleration of the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of
appointment, employment, admission or academic evaluation;

Submission
to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for a personnel decision or
an academic evaluation;

The conduct
has the purpose or effect of interfering with an employee's work performance,
or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse working
environment;

In determining
whether conduct actually constitutes sexual harassment, the circumstances
surrounding the conduct will be carefully considered. However, where the facts
support the allegations, all appropriate measures including disciplinary action
will be taken.

This policy is
administered by the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Management.
Questions, comments, suggestions or complaints should be directed to that
person at (310) 243-3771.

Academic Petition for
Exception

Students may
petition for exception to certain university academic regulations when unusual
circumstances exist. It should be noted, however, that academic regulations
contained in Title 5, California Code of Regulations, cannot be waived by
petition.

Before filing a
petition, students must first speak with the designated representatives in the
School or College associated with their request. Only in cases where no
alternate means of resolution is available should a student then file a
petition. To do so, a fee must be paid. Requests must be stated clearly and
accompanied by supporting documentation. Students are notified of decisions by
U.S. Mail at the address on file with the university.

Plagiarism

At the heart of
any university are its efforts to encourage critical reading skills, effective
communication and, above all, intellectual honesty among its students. Thus,
all academic work submitted by a student as his or her own should be in his or
her own unique style, words and form. When a student submits work that purports
to be his/her original work, but actually is not, the student has committed
plagiarism.

Plagiarism is considered a gross violation of the University's academic
and disciplinary standards. Plagiarism includes the following: copying of one
person's work by another and claiming it as his or her own, false presentation
of one's self as the author or creator of a work, falsely taking credit for
another person's unique method of treatment or expression, falsely representing
one's self as the source of ideas or expression, or the presentation of someone
else's language, ideas or works without giving that person due credit. It is
not limited to written works. For example, one could plagiarize music
compositions, photographs, works of art, choreography, computer programs or any
other unique creative effort.

Plagiarism is cause
for formal university discipline and is justification for an instructor to
assign a lower grade or a failing grade in the course in which the plagiarism is
committed. In addition, the University may impose its own disciplinary
measures.

Prerequisites for
Courses

Course
prerequisites cited with each course description in this catalog are intended
to advise the student of any previous work needed for the course. Some course
prerequisites will be automatically enforced electronically as part of the
registration process. Students not meeting the stated prerequisites should
determine their eligibility for such courses in consultation with their
academic advisors and the appropriate instructor.

Privacy Rights of Students
in Education Records

The federal Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and
regulations adopted there under (34 C.F.R.99) set out requirements designed to
protect students' privacy in their records maintained by the campus. The
statute and regulations govern access to student records maintained by the
campus, and the release of such records. The law provides that the campus must
give each student access to records directly related to that student, and must
also provide an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such if the student
claims they are inaccurate on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading
or otherwise inappropriate. The right to a hearing under this law does not
include any right to challenge the appropriateness of a grade determined by the
instructor. The law generally requires the institution to receive the student's
written consent before releasing personally identifiable data about the student.
The institution has adopted a set of policies and procedures governing
implementation of the statute and the regulations. Copies of these policies and
procedures may be obtained at the Office of Admissions and Records. Among the
types of information included in the campus statement of policies and
procedures are: 1) the types of student records maintained and the information
they contain; 2) the official responsible for maintaining each type of record;
3) the location of access lists indicating persons requesting or receiving information
from the record; 4) policies for reviewing and expunging records; 5) student
access rights to his or her records; 6) the procedures for challenging the
content of student records; 7) the cost that will be charged for reproducing
copies of records; and 8) the right of the student to file a complaint with the
Department of Education. The Department of Education has established an office
and review board to investigate complaints and adjudicate violations. The
designated office is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education,
Washington,
D.C.
20202-4605.

The campus is
authorized under the Act to release "directory information" concerning
students. "Directory information" may include the student's name, address,
telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of
birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance,
degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or
institution attended by the student. The above-designated information is
subject to release by the campus at any time unless the campus has received
prior written objection from the student specifying what information the
student requests not be released. Written objections should be sent to the
Director of Admissions and Records.

The campus is
authorized to provide access to student records to campus officials and
employees who have legitimate educational interests in such access. These
persons have responsibilities in the campus' academic, administrative or
service functions and have reason for using student records associated with
their campus or other related academic responsibilities. Student records may
also be disclosed to other persons or organizations under certain conditions
(e.g., as part of accreditation or program evaluation; in response to court
order or subpoena; in connection with financial aid; to other institutions to
which the student is transferring).

Release of Student
Information to Agencies of the State of
California

Agencies of the
State of
California
may request, for recruitment purposes, information including the names, addresses,
major fields of study, and total units completed of CSU students and former
students. The university is required by law to release such information to
state agencies on request concerning students who have requested in writing that
such information be released to state agencies. Students will have the
opportunity during the first three weeks of the Fall semester to request in
writing the release of such information by completing a form in the Office of
Admissions and Records; this release is effective for one academic year and
expires on the first day of the following academic year. Students will also
have an opportunity to forbid release of any personal identifiable information
to state agencies or any other person or organization.

Smoking Policy

California
State
University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has a responsibility to
its students and employees to provide a safe and healthful learning and working
environment. The University recognizes the harmful effects of involuntary
contact with smoke. It also recognizes the need to preserve the reasonable
individual rights of smokers as long as doing so does not interfere with the
right of the non-smoker to a smoke-free environment.

Areas Where Smoking is Prohibited

Therefore, it is the policy of CSUDH to prohibit smoking in campus
buildings and certain other areas of the campus where non-smokers cannot avoid
exposure to smoke. Specifically, smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings,
including classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, offices, work areas, study
areas, reception areas, meeting rooms, lobbies, hallways, stairwells,
elevators, eating areas, lounges, and restrooms, and within twenty-five (25)
feet of an exit, entrance, or operable window of any campus building. Smoking
is also prohibited in all partially enclosed areas such as covered walkways,
breezeways, walkways between sections of buildings, bus-stop shelters, exterior
walkways and landings, all State vehicles, including electric and golf carts.

Exception: Smoking
is prohibited on decks and patios associated with dining facilities or if it
unavoidably exposes people entering and leaving adjacent buildings to smoke, or
when it is explicitly prohibited during a particular event or activity
scheduled in the area (such as in bleachers or row seating at athletic or other
events).

Compliance with Policy

Effective
implementation of the Campus Smoking Policy depends upon the courtesy,
sensitivity, and cooperation of all members of the campus community. It is a
normal and reasonable duty of all employees of CSUDH and its auxiliaries, and
expected conduct by all students, to comply with this policy.

Scope of Policy

The Campus Smoking
Policy applies to all campus buildings and grounds owned, rented or leased by
CSUDH. All members of the campus community students, faculty, staff and campus
visitors are expected to comply with this policy.

Notification of Policy

Notification of
this policy to members of the campus community and visitors shall be made by
including the policy in the University Catalog, Schedule of Classes and the
University Website. At least one copy of this policy shall be posted in each
campus building. New employees will be notified of the policy by the Human
Resources Management Office upon employment.

Signs shall be
displayed at the entrances/exits of all campus buildings and other appropriate
locations stating that smoking is prohibited within the building and/or area
and that smoking is prohibited within twenty-five (25) feet of any exit,
entrance or operable window of any campus building.

Reporting of Violations of
the Policy

Violations of this
policy should be reported to the appropriate administrator. There shall be no
reprisals against anyone seeking assistance in enforcing this Policy.

Effective Date of Policy

This policy is
effective as of September 7, 2004, and supersedes all previous CSUDH smoking
policies.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Responsibility

Each student is
responsible for compliance with the regulations printed in the current catalog,
in the current schedule of classes and with official notices posted on official
bulletin boards.

Student Discipline

The University seeks to create the optimum climate for academic
excellence for both students and faculty. Within this climate, students must
have the opportunity to develop an understanding of their roles as citizens in
a democracy. In order to achieve these goals, the University strives to
minimize its regulatory controls over individual student conduct and to
maximize the opportunity for student self-control and self-discipline. Students
who attend the University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner
compatible with the laws of federal, state and local governments, as well as
with the stated purposes of the University.

Inappropriate
conduct by students or by applicants for admission is subject to discipline as
provided in Sections 41301 through 41304 of Title 5, California Code of
Regulations. These sections are as follows:

The University is
committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for
students, faculty, and staff. Each member of the campus community should choose
behaviors that contribute toward this end. Students are expected to be good
citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university,
to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and
contribute positively to student and university life.

(b) Grounds for Student
Discipline

Student behavior
that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an
educational process that is designed to promote safety and good citizenship
and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences. The following are the
grounds upon which student discipline can be based:

(1) Dishonesty,
including:

(A) Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty that
are intended to gain unfair academic advantage.

(B) Furnishing false information to a University official, faculty
member, or campus office.

(C) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a University document, key, or
identification instrument.

(D) Misrepresenting one's self to be an authorized agent of the
University or one of its auxiliaries.

(2) Unauthorized entry into, presence in, use of,
or misuse of University property.

(3) Willful, material and substantial disruption
or obstruction of a University-related activity, or any on-campus activity.

(4) Participating in an activity that
substantially and materially disrupts the normal operations of the University,
or infringes on the rights of members of the University community.

(5) Willful, material and substantial obstruction
of the free flow of pedestrian or other traffic, on or leading to campus
property or an off-campus University related activity.

(6) Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene
behavior at a University related activity, or directed toward a member of the
University community.

(7) Conduct that threatens or endangers the health
or safety of any person within or related to the University community,
including physical abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, or sexual misconduct.

(8) Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. Hazing is
defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student
organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is
officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause
serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any
school, community college, college, university or other educational institution
in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause
physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental
harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community
college, college, university or other educational institution. The term
"hazing" does not include customary athletic events or school sanctioned
events.

Neither the express or implied consent
of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular
hazing incident is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing
is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section.

(9) Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution
of illegal drugs or drug- related paraphernalia, (except as expressly permitted
by law and University regulations) or the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs.

(10) Use, possession, manufacture, or
distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by law and
University regulations), or public intoxication while on campus or at a
University related activity.

(11) Theft of property or services from the
University community, or misappropriation of University resources.

(12) Unauthorized destruction, or damage to
University property or other property in the University community.

(13) Possession or misuse of firearms or guns,
replicas, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, knives, other weapons, or
dangerous chemicals (without the prior authorization of the campus president)
on campus or at a University related activity.

(D) Use of computing facilities, campus network, or other resources to
interfere with the work of another member of the University community.

(E) Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or
intimidating and abusive messages.

(F) Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere with normal
University operations.

(G) Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of
copyright laws.

(H) Violation of a campus computer use policy.

(16) Violation of any published University
policy, rule, regulation or presidential order.

(17) Failure to comply with directions or, or
interference with, any University official or any public safety officer while
acting in the performance of his/her duties.

(18) Any act chargeable as a violation of a
federal, state, or local law that poses a substantial threat to the safety or
well being of members of the University community, to property within the
University community or poses a significant threat of disruption or interference
with University operations.

(19) Violation of the Student Conduct Procedures,
including:

(A) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information
related to a student discipline matter.

(B) Disruption or interference with the orderly progress of a student
discipline proceeding.

(C) Initiation of a student discipline proceeding in bad faith.

(D) Attempting to discourage another from participating in the student
discipline matter.

(E) Attempting to influence the impartiality of any participant in a
student discipline matter.

(F) Verbal or physical harassment or intimidation of any participant
in a student discipline matter.

(G) Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under a student
discipline proceeding.

(20) Encouraging, permitting, or assisting
another to do any act that could subject him or her to discipline.

(c) Procedures for Enforcing
This Code

The Chancellor shall adopt procedures to ensure students are
afforded appropriate notice and an opportunity to be heard before the
University imposes any sanction for a violation of the Student Conduct Code.

(d) Application of This Code

Sanctions for the conduct listed above can be imposed on
applicants, enrolled students, students between academic terms, graduates
awaiting degrees, and students who withdraw from school while a disciplinary
matter is pending. Conduct that threatens the safety or security of the campus
community, or substantially disrupts the functions or operation of the
University is within the jurisdiction of this Article regardless of whether it
occurs on or off campus. Nothing in this Code may conflict with Education Code
Section 66301 that prohibits disciplinary action against students based on
behavior protected by the First Amendment.

(e)
Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

As referenced earlier in Section XXI,
Student Conduct (15) (G) the penalties for copyright infringement include civil
and criminal penalties. In general,
anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay
either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and
not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work
infringed. A court can, in its
discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States
Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in
criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up
to $250,000 per offense.

The President of
the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more
of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for
such student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is
suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before
the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is
suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on
account of the suspension.

During periods of
campus emergency, as determined by the President of the individual campus, the
President may, after consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate
effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed
necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property,
and maintain educational activities.

The President may
immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is
reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension is required in
order to protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A
student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges
and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim
suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the student shall not,
without prior written permission of the President or designated representative,
enter any campus of the
California
State
University
other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim
suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.

41303. Conduct by Applicants for Admission. Notwithstanding any provision
in this Chapter 1 to the contrary, admission or readmission may be qualified or
denied to any person who, while not enrolled as a student, commits acts which,
were he enrolled as a student, would be the basis for disciplinary proceedings
pursuant to Sections 41301 or 41302. Admission or readmission may be qualified
or denied to any person who, while a student, commits acts which are subject to
disciplinary action pursuant to Section 41301 or Section 41302. Qualified
admission or denial of admission in such cases shall be determined under
procedures adopted pursuant to Section 41304.

41304. Student
Disciplinary Procedures for the
California
State
University. The
Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise, a code of student
disciplinary procedures for The California State University. Subject to other
applicable law, this code shall provide for determinations of fact and
sanctions to be applied for conduct which is a ground of discipline under
Sections 41301 or 41302, and for qualified admission or denial of admission
under Section 41303; the authority of the campus President in such matters;
conduct related determinations on financial aid eligibility and termination;
alternative kinds of proceedings, including proceedings conducted by a Hearing
Officer; time limitations; notice; conduct of hearings, including provisions
governing evidence, a record, and review; and such other related matters as may
be appropriate. The Chancellor shall report to the Board actions taken under
this section.

Student Right-to-Know
Law

Under the federal
Student Right-to-Know legislation, institutions of higher education are
required to disclose information regarding graduation rates for first time,
full-time, regularly enrolled freshman. Prospective and currently enrolled
students may review this information on the CSU Dominguez Hills Division of
Student Affairs webpage accessible at www.csudh.edu/stuaffs/coninfo.htm.
Questions regarding this information are referred to the Media Relations Office
at the University.

The federal
government requires that institutions of higher learning inform prospective and
continuing students regarding information pertaining to campus crime
statistics, graduation and transfer rates, Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA), and athletic participation rates/financial support (Equity
in Athletics Disclosure Act). In addition to CSUDH's Drug and Alcohol Policy,
this information is available at the following web site: www.csudh.edu/stuaffs/coninfo.htm.

Information
concerning grievance procedures for students who feel aggrieved in their
relationships with the university, its policies, practices and procedures, or
its faculty and staff may be obtained from The Office of Human Resources
Management.
1000 E.
Victoria St.
Carson,
CA
90747. (310) 243-3771.

Veterans'
Responsibilities

Students receiving
veteran's benefits have several important responsibilities regarding their
certification status for receipt of those benefits. These responsibilities are:

Prompt Notification of
Withdrawal

It is the
responsibility of each veteran student receiving benefits to notify the Office
of Admissions and Records immediately upon withdrawal from the University. This
is done through use of the Notice of Withdrawal form. The form, including last
date of attendance, should be completed and submitted promptly upon cessation
of attendance.

Prompt Notification of Change
in Units

When a course is
added or dropped, the veteran student must complete and submit the Change of
Program form immediately, including last date of attendance for dropped
courses, so that any necessary adjustment in certification may be prepared and
submitted by the Office of Veterans' Affairs.

Enrollment in Proper Courses
for Graduate Level Students

Graduate level
veteran students are reminded that full-time certification for eight units is
based upon enrollment in eight units of graduate level (500) courses or
undergraduate level courses which are part of the graduate program. Enrollment
in eight units of courses other than courses in the graduate program does not
constitute full-time enrollment status. The status of graduate level students
enrolled in undergraduate courses not in the graduate program will be certified
as less than full time.